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Relationship and Marriage Counselling Starts When Patterns Become the Problem | Michael Elwan

Michael Elwan

Most couples don’t arrive at counselling because they want to give up. They arrive because something feels stuck. The same arguments keep looping, closeness feels harder to reach, or distance grows despite genuine care. Relationship and marriage counselling becomes relevant when effort alone is no longer enough. When communication turns reactive, when misunderstandings repeat, or […]

Inner Child Healing: An Integral Part of Trauma Recovery

Azin Heydari

    In recent times, the concept of attending to one’s inner child to heal oneself has been gaining popularity in psychotherapy. Therapeutic approaches such as the Internal Family System (IFS) and Parts Work, as well as various books and worksheets, have emphasized the importance of understanding one’s fragmented self and piecing it together like […]

The Unique Benefits of Social Work in Psychological Therapy

Discover how accredited social workers enhance family therapy, neurodiversity support, and trauma-informed care at A-to-Z Psychology. Evidence-based benefits for ADHD, autism, and child mental health in Brisbane. At A-to-Z Psychology and Resilience Imperative, our clinical team is grounded in the belief that mental health does not exist in isolation. “Every child, teen, or adult who […]

What Conversion Therapy Survivors Need to Heal and Move Forward

Carter Doyle

For many LGBTQIA+ people, “conversion therapy” wasn’t therapy at all—it was a betrayal of trust. Survivors describe it as a form of psychological and spiritual abuse that left deep wounds long after the sessions, prayers, or programs ended. Over the past two decades, research from Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the U.K., and the U.S. has […]

I Stand With the ACA Against Conversion Therapy

Brent Peak

As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I fully support the American Counseling Association’s reaffirmed stance against conversion therapy. The ACA’s recent statement, issued alongside its participation in Chiles v. Salazar before the U.S. Supreme Court, makes something very clear: efforts to change a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity are not therapy. They are harm disguised as help. […]

Empowerment Circle

Dr. Amanda Malak

I am excited to announce that my virtual therapy group will be starting up again this month and open to new members. This is a group where diverse individuals can have the opportunity to process relationships, intergenerational trauma, existential concerns, and more. This group encourages communal healing during climate disaster and global violence, integrating talk […]

What Is Belonging—and Why Does It Matter for Our Mental Health?

Belonging is more than just being part of a group—it’s the deep feeling of being accepted, valued, and understood. It often forms through shared experiences, interests, backgrounds, or identities, such as age, culture, faith, or sexuality. For many, it’s where we feel most at home with ourselves and others. Why is it so important? Because […]

How Are PTSD and ADHD Connected in Pediatric Mental Health: Exploring Their Relationship and the Respective Therapeutic Interventions

Therapedia Centre

Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are two important medical conditions that warrant significant public awareness. With the right treatment and social support, individuals often experience notable improvements in their symptoms and overall quality of life. In this blog, we will concentrate on pediatric mental health and child development. We’ll begin […]

A Guide to Free Therapy Services For Refugee Children in Toronto

Therapedia Centre

Each year, Canada welcomes a significant number of refugees, contributing to its multicultural society. Among these newcomers, a considerable portion are children, with estimates suggesting that around 20% of the refugee population comprises minors. These children come from diverse backgrounds, often fleeing their home countries due to war, violence, persecution, or natural disasters. The Impact […]